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Giant African land snails (GALS) could be devastating to Florida agriculture and natural areas because they cause extensive damage to tropical and subtropical environments. GALS are illegal to import into the U.S. without a permit. If you have seen one of these snails please contact the FDACS helpline (888) 397-1517.

The spotted lanternfly (SLF) has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. This insect feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in New Jersey. Learn more about the SLF, find homeowner and business resources, and find permit training information.
See also: Funding for Spotted Lanternfly Treatment Available to all New Jersey Counties, Municipalities (May 31, 2023)

This site is a resource for pests in and around the home intended to answer homeowner pest control questions, help you prevent and/or manage common pests, recognize human behaviors that cause pest problems, and to know when to call a professional. The content on this website is provided by a virtual community of Extension professionals from across the country. The goal of Extension programs across the U.S. is to provide evidence-based information and recommendations.
See related resource: How to Submit an Insect Sample for Identification

With over one million named species of insects in the world, sometimes you need an expert identification on an insect that is bugging you. Accurate insect identification is crucial to protecting your home from pests of all kinds. Many species of ants, termites, and roaches can look very similar, but their treatment methods may be drastically different. Many pests may be unfamiliar to homeowners, and an accurate identification will allow for minimal and targeted pesticide treatments.

IPM is not a single pest control method but, rather, a series of pest management evaluations, decisions, and controls.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has issued a strong advisory to encourage anglers who catch invasive Northern Snakeheads in the lower Susquehanna River, and elsewhere in the Commonwealth, to report and dispose of any fish caught. This advisory follows multiple Northern Snakehead captures in Conowingo Reservoir by anglers and natural resource agency biologists this summer, including the first evidence of Northern Snakehead reproduction in the reservoir.

Learn how to identify invasive Phragmites, how it differs from the native form, and information about its distribution and biological traits which contribute to its spread.

How do Great Lakes water levels affect expansion and management? This geonarrative aims to provide land managers, decision makers, and the public with a historical perspective on the influence of water levels on Phragmites expansion and to identify Phragmites populations best suited for management in high water.
See also: Geonarratives for all USGS geonarrative / story map resources

See also: Plants: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and House Plants Fact Sheets for more resources